• The Tennessee Sports Writers Association announced its 2026 all-state wrestling teams.
• Honorees were named across boys’ Class A, Class AA, and Division II classifications.
• The list also recognizes the top high school girls wrestlers in the state.

The Tennessee high school boys and girls wrestling produced over four dozen individual TSSAA state champions through 14 weight classes in Class A, AA, Division II and girls competition in February.

Here are the 2026 Tennessee Sports Writers Association all-state girls and boys wrestling teams across the state.

Boys Wrestling

Class A

106 pounds: Germain Velasquez, Seymour, Sr.; Phillip Steelman, Signal Mountain, So.; Wesley Sudderth, Montgomery Central, Fr.; Jaime Sanginez, Springfield, Sr.

113 pounds: Nate Graham, Station Camp, Sr.; Luke Myhan, Soddy-Daisy, Jr.; CJ Weaver, Tullahoma, Fr.; Luke Higdon, Signal Mountain, Sr.

120 pounds: Jacob Stinnett, Upperman, So.; Jay Hill, Station Camp, Sr.; Carter Hostetler, Spring Hill, Jr.; Harold Ward, Greenbrier, Sr.

126 pounds: Ian McCallie, Signal Mountain, 8^th grade; Kyle Nielsen, Spring Hill, Sr.; Brylan Rhodes, Greeneville, So.; Matthew Pennington, Eagleville, Sr.

132 pounds: JoJo Uhorchuk, Signal Mountain, Sr.; Tyson Flavin, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Tristen Fowler, Alcoa, So.; Kiivon Butler, Tullahoma, Jr.

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138 pounds: Zedediah Hulet, Anderson County, Jr.; Noah Eller, Gibbs, Jr.; Elving Vera, Spring Hill, Sr.; Derrick Bolden, Millington, Jr.

144 pounds: Christian Davis, Signal Mountain, So.; Ayden Jenkins, Soddy-Daisy, Jr.; Lukas Pratt, Pigeon Forge, Sr.; Hayden Harrell, Anderson County, Sr.

150 pounds: Colin Bull, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Tamarion Johnson, Montgomery Central, Sr.; Austin Glass, Volunteer, Sr.; Max Cable, Pigeon Forge, Jr.

157 pounds: Braylan Cosper, Hixson, Sr.; Jake Laxton, Soddy-Daisy, So.; Vincent Ward, Greenbrier, Jr.; Duke Delozier, Seymour, Jr.

165 pounds: Ayden Hood, Pigeon Forge, Sr.; Nathan Highland, Spring Hill, Sr.; Lincoln Rich, Station Camp, Sr.; Kaden Weitzel, Livingston Academy, Sr.

175 pounds: Deamion Leavell, Anderson County, Sr.; Cole Neal, Fairview, Jr.; Landon Shaw, Livingston Academy, Sr.; Thomas Solomon, Eagleville, Sr.

190 pounds: Trevor Burney, Chattanooga Central, Sr.; Evan Prewitt, Anderson County, Sr.; Logan Rawlinson, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Hayden Moore, Greeneville, Jr.

215 pounds: Houston Retting, Eagleville, Sr.; Darius Sudderth, Alcoa, Jr.; Pete Laxton, Soddy-Daisy, Sr.; Elijah Whitby, Millington, Sr.

285 pounds: Tyson Click, Samuel Everett, Sr.; Rogelio Gonzalez, Cheatham County, Sr.; Christopher Graver, Marion County, Jr.; Mathew Fowler, Red Bank

MEMPHIS ALL METRO: Meet the Commercial Appeal’s 2026 All-Metro boys, girls wrestling teams

Class AA

106 pounds: Gabriel Nettleton, Arlington, So.; Carson Gambill, Page, Fr.; Q Dyer, Bradley Central, So.; Logan Raske, Cleveland, Fr.

113 pounds: Noah Watkins, Dobyns Bennett, So.; Emanuel Claybrooks, McGavock, Sr.; Boone Maughon, Cleveland, Fr.; Joseph Marcin, Arlington, Sr.

120 pounds: Jose Cordero, Cleveland, Sr.; Andrew Workman, Blackman, Jr.; Brooks Ryan, Dobyns Bennett, Fr.; Blaise Masi, Summit, Sr.

126 pounds: Dominic Cordero, Cleveland, So.; Devin Corbin, Collierville, Jr.; Chase Smalling, Science Hill, Sr.; Nolan Barton, Nolensville, Sr.

132 pounds: Mason Jakob, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Colt Maughon, Cleveland, Sr.; Aiden Rowe, Clarksville, Jr.; Damian Aponte, Germantown Houston, Sr.

138 pounds: Reed Loeffel, Brentwood, Sr.; Tristan Collier, Green Hill, So.; Kendall Lewis, Science Hill, Fr.; Logan Woodard, Clarksville Northeast, Sr.

144 pounds: JD Longley, Ravenwood, Jr.; Landon McLean, Blackman, Sr.; Trapper Lippincott, Nolensville, Jr.; Kaden Clopton, Science Hill, Jr.

150 pounds: Kellen Sanders, Cleveland, So.; Ryan Dietrick, Ravenwood, Jr.; Brandon Harris, Bradley Central, Jr.; Eli Goodin, Blackman, So.

157 pounds: Zachery Little, Summit, Sr.; Luke Louzensky, Kirkwood, Jr.; Maddox Eskew, Ravenwood, Sr.; Trevor Sexton, Knox Halls, Sr.

165 pounds: Jonah Little, Germantown Houston, Sr.; Matthew Anderson, Ravenwood, Sr.; Gary High, Cleveland, So.; Leo Roberts, Independence, Jr.

175 pounds: Brodie Melzoni, Nolensville, Sr.; Barrett Whaley, Knox Halls, Sr.; Braylon Pulley, Cleveland, Fr.; Elijah Reams, Riverdale, Sr.

EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — State Rep. Vince Perez raised concerns on Thursday about how local voters could be affected after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision allowed the Texas redistricting map to remain for the 2026 elections.

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that had blocked Texas from using its redrawn congressional map. The Supreme Court’s decision allows the redistricting plan to remain in place for the 2026 elections.

A three-judge federal panel had previously blocked the new map from being used in November, finding the plaintiffs were likely to prove the state had engaged in racial gerrymandering.

While some Republicans across the country praised the Supreme Court’s ruling, Democrats denounced it, saying it threatens the foundation of the Voting Rights Act.

During a press conference in El Paso on Thursday, Perez said the decision could have consequences for Texans who have been involved in redistricting fights.

“This is very concerning for all of us who have been fighting the redistricting battle right here in Texas,” Perez said.

He added, “The ruling opens the door to unleash more redistricting across the entire state.”

While Monday’s decision will allow the redistricting map to remain for the 2026 elections, questions remain about future elections in Texas and across the country as the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Louisiana voting map, finding that lawmakers redrew the map in an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, in a ruling that weakens the reach of a key Voting Rights Act provision.

The justices ruled 6-3 that Louisiana’s newly redrawn congressional map relied “too heavily on race.” The map had created a second majority-Black district in the state.

Voting rights organizations have challenged the redistricting maps, citing arguments that it violates the Voting Rights Act.

“With the new maps, there are a series of other lawsuits that are pending that essentially continue some of the same claims that applied earlier, in particular that it violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in putting racial minority groups, Latinos and African Americans, in a position where they are less likely to be able to exercise the ability to choose candidates of their preferred choice,” said Kareem Crayton, vice president of the Brennan Center’s Washington, D.C. office.

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RICHMOND, Va. — J’Ana Price published her first book at age 5. Now 11, she has more than 50 titles to her name and a platform aimed at getting kids excited about reading and writing.

Price appeared at the Chickahominy River Women Chapter SocieTea Talent Showcase in Richmond, Virginia, where I had the chance to talk to her about about her work as an author.

She told me her father, who is also an author, inspired her to start writing. Her first book, “Finding Myself,” remains meaningful to her.

“It’s like a memento,” Price said. “It shows where I started.”

Her catalog spans inspirational and educational themes, all focused on encouraging young readers.

“I think it’s important because without reading, you basically got nothing,” Price said. “Reading is really good for your mind and comprehension.”

Price also spoke about the role imagination plays in reading.

“Your imagination is the most important thing that you have… and when you read a book, your imagination is activated,” Price said.

Through her platform, J’Ana’s Planet, she offers resources and guidance for young aspiring authors.

Her advice for kids who struggle with reading: “Practice makes perfect. The more you read, your vocabulary gets better… and soon you’ll be reading like it’s second nature.”

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